History
When was the country of Israel Established?
1948
What language(s) do they speak in Knesset debates?
Hebrew and Arabic
True or False: Israel has a Prime Minister
True
Who was the first Prime Minister of Israel?
David Ben Gurion
Which USA state is roughly the same size as Israel?
New Jersey
When was the first Knesset meeting?
1949
Which branch of the government is the Knesset a part of?
A) Legislative
B) Executive
C) Judicial
A) Legislative
True or False: Israel has a President
True
Who is referred to as the Father of Modern Zionism?
Theodor Herzl
What are the official languages of Israel?
Hebrew and Arabic
Which demographic has never had representation in a Knesset constituent:
A) Gay/Bi Sexual Community
B) Muslim/Arab Community
C) American Born Community
D) Transgender Community
D) Transgender Community
What city is the Knesset building in?
Jerusalem
True or False: The President is the highest-ranking position in the Knesset
False: It is the Prime Minister
Who is the current Prime Minister of Israel?
Benjamin Netanyahu
What Israeli peanut snack has been proven to reduce peanut allergies in children by 75%?
Bamba
Before the Knesset had its own building, where did the constituents meet?
A) Town Hall
B) Movie Theaters
C) Sports Arenas
D) High Schools
B) Movie Theaters
What is the main function of the Knesset?
Create and revise laws
What does a State Comptroller do?
Hint: 20 USA states have Comptrollers
Manages the financial reporting and accounting tasks
Who was the first female Prime Minister of Israel?
Golda Meir
Who was the first Israeli actor/actress to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?
Gal Gadot (March 18, 2025)
What does Knesset mean in Hebrew?
A) Assembly
B) Government
C) Parliament
D) Leaders
A) Assembly
How often are members of the Knesset elected?
Every 4 years
How many seats are in the Knesset?
120
Who was the first President of Israel?
Chaim Weizmann
Israel is the only country in the world that has more ________ today than it did 50 years ago.
Trees